How to make flying easier.

Flying is considered a hassle, boring, etc etc etc. I personally love flying, even given my bad luck. Here is how I make flying easier.

1- Check in On-line 24 hours before the flight. Easy to do and saves some time at the airport, especially if you have no checked baggage.
2- put everything in my carry on (wallet, change) so that I do not have to fish around in my pockets to get it out at security
3- walk around the terminal waiting for your plane instead of sitting. It seems less boring and also tires you out for the long sit down you are about to have.
4- Go to the washroom right before boarding (even if you don't have to). I usually wait for the pre-boarding announcement, and then go.
5- Learn to pack light.
6-small travel pillows make sleeping easier.
7- Pack a small snack or lunch, airline food is expensive and not very good.

Oil Prices

I may be the only one in the world to think this but.....rising oil prices short term are good long term. Why you may ask. Well here it goes.

1- Investment in alternative fuel sources such as hydrogen fuel cells (and as Ford is attempting, modified combustion engines that are much cheaper but 95-99% emissions free)
2-Actual change in consumer behavior (reaching the point where gas and oil may become elastic)
3-Helping the environment may actually save companies money and money is one of the only things that talks.
4- Alberta can think about sustainable development
5- Canada, if we do it right, is decently positioned to become a leader in environment as well as alternative fuel sources. Some analysts say that Canada could avoid a US style recession just by pumping money into environmental R&D. Doubtful that it will happen anytime soon, but it is still a potential.